balance
US /ˈbæləns/
UK /ˈbæləns/
- Noun
- Instrument for weighing things
- Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
- To make two or more things equal
A2TOEICMoreconcentration
US /ˌkɑ:nsnˈtreɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- Paying (a lot of) attention to a task
A2Moreconstantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morefilter
US /ˈfɪltɚ/
UK /'fɪltə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- Device to remove unwanted things from liquid, gas
- Transitive Verb
- To remove certain types of light, sound
- To remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas
B1Morefilter out
US /ˈfɪltɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiltə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove or separate something unwanted from a liquid or gas using a filter; to remove or ignore something unwanted from a group or collection.
- To ignore or block something from your awareness.
C2Moreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Moregulp
US /ɡʌlp/
UK /ɡʌlp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To swallow or drink quickly
- Noun
- Swallowing liquid very quickly
B2Moregulp down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To swallow (food or drink) quickly or greedily.
A1Morehave it easy
US /hæv ɪt ˈizi/
UK /hæv ɪt ˈi:zi/
- other
- To live or work with little difficulty or effort.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moremembrane
US /ˈmɛmˌbren/
UK /'membreɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outside covering of a cell
- A thin covering of tissue or of a cell
B2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepass through
US /pæs θru/
UK /pɑ:s θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
A2Morequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Moresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- gulp down: To swallow (food or drink) quickly or greedily.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- have it easy: To live or work with little difficulty or effort.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- filter out: To remove or separate something unwanted from a liquid or gas using a filter; to remove or ignore something unwanted from a group or collection.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- gulp: To swallow or drink quickly
- membrane: Outside covering of a cell
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Jeff Hsiao posted on 2015/04/07Ever wonder if fish actually drink water? This video dives into the fascinating science of osmoregulation, explaining how fish manage water and salts in both freshwater and saltwater environments. You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to fish physiology and aquatic adaptations!
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